United States 119th Congress Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 9 D · 3 R cosponsors

HRES 1251 — Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish-American community.

Last action — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced April 30, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · high confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 12 sponsors

    1 primary, 11 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (9 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

This resolution calls on elected officials, faith leaders, and civil society leaders to condemn and counter acts of anti-Semitism.The resolution also honors the contributions of Jewish-American servicemembers and commits to ensuring all Americans, including Jewish Americans, can worship without fear of violence or persecution.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

19 added · 38 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended version of H. Res. 1251 now includes specific commitments to ensure the safety and dignity of Jewish Americans in various aspects of their lives, honors the contributions of Jewish-American servicemembers, and emphasizes the importance of protecting religious freedom for all Americans. These additions highlight a broader scope of action against antisemitism and a greater focus on community and individual safety.

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1251 Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish- American community.
1251 In the House of Representatives, U.
_______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 30, 2026 Ms.
S., May 13, 2026.
Wasserman Schultz (for herself, Mr.
Fitzpatrick, Mr.
Carter of Louisiana, and Mrs.
Miller-Meeks) submitted the following resolution;
which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish- American community.
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Attest:
Clerk.
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Action History

  1. Submitted in House

  2. Submitted in House

  3. Submitted in House

  4. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  5. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  6. Mr. Knott moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

  7. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3359-33362; text: CR H3359-3360)

  8. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1251.

  9. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  10. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3437)

  11. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 166).

  12. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 166).

  13. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 11 co-sponsors · 535 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (11)

Not signed on (535)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 1251 do?
This resolution calls on elected officials, faith leaders, and civil society leaders to condemn and counter acts of anti-Semitism.The resolution also honors the contributions of Jewish-American servicemembers and commits to ensuring all Americans, including Jewish Americans, can worship without fear of violence or persecution.
Who sponsors HRES 1251?
HRES 1251 is sponsored by Fitzpatrick, Brian K. (Republican), Carter, Troy A. (Democratic), Miller-Meeks, Mariannette (Republican), Moskowitz, Jared (Democratic), Gottheimer, Josh (Democratic), Schneider, Bradley Scott (Democratic), Gillen, Laura (Democratic), Williams, Nikema (Democratic), Frankel, Lois (Democratic), Foxx, Virginia (Republican), Stansbury, Melanie A. (Democratic), and Wasserman Schultz, Debbie (Democratic).
What is the current status of HRES 1251?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced April 30, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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